Green but not much grass!
Dairy farmers in the lower North Island are working on protecting next season, according to Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre, who farms just north of the Horowhenua township of Levin.
A new ‘easy to teach’ science resource centred around the importance of New Zealand’s primary sector has been launched.
The resource, which shows the ‘story of where our food comes from’, was created by Soil, Food and Society to help educators teach primary and intermediate students how to think scientifically.
The resource also promotes discussion and understanding around the critical role that the primary industries play in our society.
Anders Crofoot, project spokesman, Vice-President of Federated Farmers and Chairman of the Fertiliser Quality Council, says the resource’s exploration of the soil system and of plant life as the source of our food takes science learning right back to basics.
“It’s easy to skip over the fact that soil is where food production, agriculture, horticulture and indeed, society, begins. Learning about the soil, its nutrients and how we replace them to help make plants grow is essential to our young students understanding the whole food chain concept. This resource also recognises the importance of New Zealand’s primary industries.”
The resource can be accessed at www.soilfoodsociety.online
Farmer-led charity, Meat the Need is calling for donations to enable it to supply more meals to families in need.
Weaker pricing and demand from China continue to impact New Zealand red meat export earnings.
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
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